authorization
pronunciation
How to pronounce authorization in British English:
UK [ˌɔ:θəraɪˈzeɪʃn]
How to pronounce authorization in American English:
US [ˌɔθərəˈzeɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- a document giving an official instruction or command
- the power or right to give orders or make decisions
- official permission or approval
- the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
Word Origin
- authorization (n.)
- c. 1600, from authorize + -ation. Earlier form was auctorisation (late 15c.).
Example
- 1. Even reading or listening without authorization is forbidden .
- 2. And some may require prior authorization before covering the expense .
- 3. The share repurchase authorization is effective immediately and remains in effect for one year .
- 4. Each pays a minimal fee to have his identify verified through a credit card authorization .
- 5. Almost every web application has to deal with authorization and authentication .